The most labour-intensive weaving process, conducted by specially-trained artisans
Working off a rug map, artisans tie individual knots to build up the rug’s design one row at a time
The quality of a hand-knotted rug is determined by the number of knots per square inch (KSPI)
A higher KPSI requires greater skill on the part of the weaver and results in a higher-quality rug

Rug Type-5'x8' (150x240cm)	Time to Manufacture	Durability
Hand-Knotted	5-12 months	20+ years

How To Identify:

Individual, often uneven knots are visible on the back of these rugs, mirroring the pattern visible on the front.

Individual tufts of yarn are punched into a pre-made backing fabric with a special tufting gun
This tool hooks and pulls yarn through the backing to form loops or piles
This process is less skill and labor-intensive than hand-knotting, so rugs can be completed in a shorter amount of time

Rug Type-5'x8' (150x240cm)	Time to Manufacture	Durability
Hand-Tufted	4-6 months	3-10 years

How To Identify:

These rugs have a canvas backing glued on to hold the knots in place and usually have a cut or cut and loop pile.

Flat-weave rugs are created on a loom, rather than knotted or tufted
These rugs are often reversible, with designs on both sides
Because they only consist of warp and weft threads they don’t have the thickness of knotted and tufted rugs
Flat-weave rugs are lightweight and often require rug pads to stay in place

Rug Type-5'x8' (150x240cm)	Time to Manufacture	Durability
Flat-Weave	3-4 months	20+ years

How To Identify:

With their woven construction, these rugs are flat and don’t have a pile.

Weavers use a loom to create these rugs by hand
The loom holds the warp (vertical) threads in place and allows the interweaving of the weft (horizontal)
Different looms are used to produce different types of rugs: including felted textures, shag, naturals or solid and border rugs

Rug Type-5'x8' (150x240cm)	Time to Manufacture	Durability
Hand-Loomed	Construction dependent (3-5 months)	3-10 years

How To Identify:

Hand-loomed rugs usually have a low to medium pile (other than shags, which have a deep pile) and can have a canvas backing added to them.

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Maala

by Gyarsi

Item Code : RUG1082983

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About Gyarsi

Gyarsi lives in Narhet village in Rajasthan. She is a mother to three sons. Her husband works as a vegetable vendor in the village. He also mounts ‘Taani’ on the looms when required. She owns two goats, and she loves to spend time with them. She has been weaving since past 20 years, and she believes it helps her unfold her imagination and create pieces of art.

Design Story

Maala
The design signifies the love of Gyarsi for her family. She recollects the memories of her marriage, where she had announced her union with her husband by wearing a garland around her neck. Today, she has three children, whom she loves a lot. She divided the design into three parts, with each part dedicated to her three children. She chose the color blue to show her love for her children, which she believes is as boundless as the blue skies. She calls the rug ‘Maala’- meaning the garland, which marked the beginning to a beautiful life, two decades ago.

- Gyarsi

Details

72% Wool 28% Bamboo Silk
LES-261 - Irish Jade / Green
Modern
Hand Knotted

Care

Vacuum regularly to keep dirt from getting trapped in fibers.
If spills occur, blot immediately. Do not rub the stain.
Rotate occasionally to equalize wear.
Use protectors under the legs of heavy furniture to avoid flattening and piling.
If thread comes out do not pull the yarn, trim with scissor.
Periodic professional cleaning recommended

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